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Airbnb India reports FY18 revenue of Rs 35 crore

Opportunity India Desk Dec 29, 2018 - 1 min read

Airbnb India, an arm of the San Francisco-based online travel aggregator Airbnb, has posted a revenue of about Rs 35 crore for the financial year that ended in March 2018. In the previous fiscal, the company reported a revenue of Rs 31.4 crore. Airbnb is one of the world's most valuable startups. It is reportedly valued ...

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Why Mother & Childcare Industry Was One Of The Most Popular In 2018

Opportunity India Desk Dec 29, 2018 - 2 min read

The market for mother and baby care products can be seen flooded with a number of brands claiming to be the best product for them right from skincare to hair care, breastfeeding equipments and baby wipes. Most young parents want to be sure that they are investing in the safest and most secure products for ...

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Major Reasons Why Corporate Wellness Programs Failed In 2018

Opportunity India Desk Dec 29, 2018 - 2 min read

2018 could surely be considered the year where wellness business emerged as one of the most lucrative options for establishing a successful business. The wellness trend penetrated other segments as well including real estate, food, and beverages, corporate world, etc. Meanwhile, this rapid penetration of the wellness business, corporate health, and wellness programs emerged as ...

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TEA WITH A GLOBAL TWIST

Opportunity India Desk Dec 29, 2018 - 3 min read

Three years ago, the next generation of a tea brewing family in Delhi decided to take the family recipe and open a store in Leicester in the UK. Today, the brand, chaiiwala, has over 20 shops in the region and its founders want to expand it to India and beyond. Muhummed Ibrahim, the founder and ...

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FOR KIDS TO STEP OUT IN STYLE

Opportunity India Desk Dec 29, 2018 - 3 min read

In this interview, Alexandre Cunha, Director, Metro Kids Company, shares his plans for the India market. Founded in 1989, Metro Kids Company (MKC) is a 100% European trademark with several stores around the world, in countries such as Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Chile, China and Saudi Arabia. The MKC brand has always been committed to impeccable ...

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Learning The Art Of Tenuous Co-Existence In Indian Business Industry

Opportunity India Desk Dec 29, 2018 - 3 min read

In the year 2018, the retail industry has begun its journey towards mature behavior and tenuous co-existence. This, in my experience, is the most important trend that has emerged from the murky waters of price wars and survival threats, which had plagued the sector over the last few years. To understand how significant this is, ...

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How Augmented Reality Has Transformed The Beauty Industry In 2018

Opportunity India Desk Dec 28, 2018 - 2 min read

Augmented Reality (AR) is revolutionizing the beauty industry. This year major industry players had been harnessing this unique technology to attract more customers. Recently, L’Oreal partnered with Facebook to roll out virtual tests for shoppers through AR, aiming to drive more sales online. According to a survey conducted, 78% of millennial customers would be more ...

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VisitBritain to introduce mono itineraries beyond London for Indian market

Opportunity India Desk Dec 28, 2018 - 1 min read

VisitBritain will be launching mono itineraries to regional gateways and the English countryside for the Indian market in 2019. This launch is part of the company's strategy to divert visitor traffic from India beyond London. Presently, India is its number 2 value market, globally. Tricia Warwick, Director, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Visit Britain, ...

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GD Group plans to launch 6 properties by 2019-end

Opportunity India Desk Dec 28, 2018 - 1 min read

Bengaluru-based GD Group is planning to launch as many as six properties under the brand name of Great Destinations Hotels and Resorts by the end of 2019. The company has entered the hospitality sector with the launch of the premium brand Vividus. GD Group intends to have a pan-India presence on the acquisition and lease ...

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Major Reasons Why Patanjali Saw The Downfall In 2018

Opportunity India Desk Dec 28, 2018 - 2 min read

Factors Behind Decline In Patanjali's Sales The year 2018 has witnessed many ups and downs in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. While many businesses have registered huge profits, few have seen downhill. One of the leading FMCG brands in India, Patanjali Ayurveda, has recorded a dip in its sales this year. The Brain-child of Baba Ramdev, Patanjali ...

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Enterslice Begins Operations in Bengaluru

Opportunity India Desk Dec 28, 2018 - 1 min read

Enterslice has started its operations in Bengaluru. It has established itself as a trusted, well-reviewed, and well-regarded company offering reliable, ultra-efficient, cost-effective CPA, Fintech, Virtual CFO, and related services. Bittu Kumar, CEO of Enterslice, said, "Bengaluru is the Silicon Valley of India and by expanding our presence in this city we are looking to become a ...

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Microsoft Forays Into Indian Healthcare Market with Its AI Capabilities

Opportunity India Desk Dec 28, 2018 - 1 min read

Microsoft AI network for cardiology has partnered with Apollo Hospitals, an Indian healthcare chain, to harness new perspectives for curing heart diseases and to innovate the Indian cardiac healthcare space. Arvind Sivaramakrishnan, Chief Information Officer, Apollo Hospitals, said, "This was a large transactional sample of data and we had to work with clinical experts and ...

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Metropolis HistoXpert Digital Diagnostic solution introduced in India

Opportunity India Desk Dec 28, 2018 - 1 min read

Metropolis Histoxpert Digital Services, a subsidiary of Metropolis Healthcare, has launched Metropolis HistoXpert Digital Diagnostic solution for its customers to undertake advance tissue investigation in India. This solution is complemented by software tools for managing the scanning, storage, presentation, reviewing, and sharing of information thereby enabling digital workflows. Metropolis provides the convenience of digital pathology ...

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Jipmer introduces medical drone service to spruce up healthcare

Opportunity India Desk Dec 28, 2018 - 1 min read

Jawahar Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (Jipmer) has introduced medical drone service on its premises to spruce up its healthcare facilities extended to the patients. With this launch, the doctors and specialists in the institute can monitor patients at the intensive care units by flying the drone in the unit. RP Swaminathan, Director-In-Charge of ...

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Ivory Education welcomes new National Education Policy

Opportunity India Desk Dec 28, 2018 - 1 min read

Ivory Education, one of the leading Indian corporates in education, has welcomed the new National Education Policy but has recommended a focus on enhancing skills and employability while ensuring inclusive education. The government has recently said that the new policy will be announced soon. The draft of the policy has five pillars namely accessibility, affordability, ...

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